Statistical Information:

•     47% of runaway youth described having a significant problem with one or both of their parents.

•      80 % of the girls out of control and without home it informed the physical and sexual abuse.

•      More than 50 % of the young persons who are in refuge says that it does not matter for his parents if they go away of the house or remain therefore they were not worrying for them.

Runaways in National Contexts:

China:

In Hong Kong, 51.1% of at-risk youth identified by social workers have the experience of runaway from ages 11 to 18

India:

Approximately 47 million runaway and homeless adolescents are estimated to be on the streets of India. The very act of running away from home in India is thought to be disrespectful, and anyone that does so will be greatly shamed by the community.

United States:

In the USA , A runaway is a minor or a child/youth that leaves home without permission and stays away either over night (under 14 years old or older and mentally incompetent) or away from home two nights (15 or over) and chooses not to come home when expected to return